{"id":299273,"date":"2023-11-13T21:54:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T21:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/?p=299273"},"modified":"2023-11-13T21:54:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T21:54:04","slug":"saints-dennis-allen-derek-carr-in-concussion-protocol-but-shoulder-ok-michael-thomas-knee-marshon-lattimore-ankle-injuries-fairly-significant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstons.com\/nfl\/saints-dennis-allen-derek-carr-in-concussion-protocol-but-shoulder-ok-michael-thomas-knee-marshon-lattimore-ankle-injuries-fairly-significant\/","title":{"rendered":"Saints' Dennis Allen: Derek Carr in concussion protocol but shoulder OK; Michael Thomas (knee), Marshon Lattimore (ankle) injuries 'fairly significant'"},"content":{"rendered":"
The New Orleans Saints got good and bad news injury-wise heading into their bye week.<\/p>\n
Head coach Dennis Allen said Monday that quarterback Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol, but his right shoulder checked out fine.<\/p>\n
Carr exited Sunday’s loss in Minnesota after taking a crushing blow in the third quarter. Jameis Winston entered and finished out the 27-19 defeat. Allen stated after the loss that Carr would remain the starter if healthy.<\/p>\n
Carr previously suffered a shoulder injury in Week 3 but didn’t miss a game. It appears he once again avoided a significant injury. With the week off, Carr has time to work through concussion protocol before the Saints return in Week 12 against the Atlanta Falcons.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, wideout Michael Thomas (knee) and cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ankle) both suffered “fairly significant injuries” on Sunday, per Allen. The coach noted that he doesn’t see them as season-ending injuries, but both players are getting second opinions and will rehab through the bye week.<\/p>\n
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that Lattimore is considered week to week with a high ankle sprain, per a source.<\/p>\n
The Saints sit at 5-5, atop the NFC South heading into the week off.<\/p>\n